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Assess one strength and one limitation of using satellite imagery as geographical data.
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Use of qualitative and quantitative data
Question
Assess one strength and one limitation of using satellite imagery as geographical data.
Answer
A strength of satellite imagery is that it can cover large areas and show patterns or change over time, such as urban growth, flooding, deforestation, or coastal change. A limitation is that it may need interpretation, suitable scale, cloud-free images, or supporting ground evidence. In Use of qualitative and quantitative data, students should link both points to the enquiry purpose.
Explanation
This exam-style question checks whether students can use satellite imagery as geographical data with balanced judgement. A high-quality answer should connect the source to Use of qualitative and quantitative data, explain both usefulness and limitation, and avoid treating an image as automatically reliable without considering scale, date, resolution, and supporting evidence.
Common mistake
Misinterpreting Satellite Images
Students often confuse satellite imagery with photographs taken from the ground, leading to incorrect analysis of geographical features.
Emphasize the differences between satellite imagery and ground-level photographs, focusing on how satellite images provide a broader perspective and can show patterns not visible from the ground.
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